This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase, I see London, I see France. Not only did I laugh when I saw these in Macy's on State but I thought the picture was perfect for the blog! These are Calvin Klein's men's x-global trunks. No doubt as a tribute to the 2010 World Cup, these briefs are Continue reading
19 August 2010 
Happy Birthday Coco Chanel
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(Photo Source) Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel was born on this day in 1883 in Samur, France. Many people know Coco for her timeless perfume - Chanel No. 5, but did you also know that: She was raised by nuns who taught her to sew. She was given the name "Coco" while working as a singer. The name is Continue reading
29 July 2010 
Laver's Law of Fashion
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(Photo source) When Scott and I went to London a few years ago, we were fortunate enough to visit the Victoria and Albert Museum. I remember it was our last day in Europe and we had walked around London all day long wanting to soak in every last bit of history. We happened upon the V&A by Continue reading
3 June 2010 
Audrey Hepburn's Little Black Dress Tops Fashion List
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(Photo courtesy of Flickr) Legendary actress Audrey Hepburn may be gone, but her beauty and style are hardly forgotten. Much of what the world remembers of Audrey’s style is associated with what she wore on the big screen. Who could forget her simple but gorgeous dresses in Sabrina, her bright Continue reading
24 May 2010 
British Women: Head Over Heels For Shoes
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(Photo courtesy of Flickr) Not only are British women crazy about their handbags, but they are also head over heels for their shoes! A recent survey of 2,000 British women shows that the average British woman has at least 17 pairs of shoes. The survey also revealed some interesting tidbits on Continue reading
10 May 2010 
Your Sense of Style
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(Photo courtesy of Flickr) Style Attitude Famous French designer Coco Chanel once said, style never goes out of fashion. As you've probably guessed from the theme of my blog, I love European styles, particularly the French style. And, as I mentioned before, French style is not only about the Continue reading
4 February 2010 
Kate Moss Goes Grey for Paris Fashion Week
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During Paris Fashion Week in late January, British supermodel Kate Moss had everyone talking. Not because of her overly slender figure or her catwalking abilities. But rather, it was her grey hair that left reporters and onlookers in a tizzy. That's right, the 36 year old, former waif turned Continue reading
21 January 2010 
Feel Like a Princess Every Day
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I don't consider myself high-maintenance (but who does, right?) nor do I think I have princess qualities. But, every girl, at some point in time, wishes she was a princess. We want to feel special, we want to have nice things, we want to appear glamorous. Then, for most little girls, the reality of Continue reading
4 January 2010 
Bistro Chic 2009: A Year of European Inspirations
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As we enter into a new year, some people reflect on all of the things they didn't do - their regrets. Well, I'm choosing not to focus on the regrets (besides, I don't really have any) and opting to focus on all of those things I DID accomplish this year. The biggest thing I did in 2009 was start Continue reading
19 November 2009 
To Paris With Love and Without My Trousers
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Paris may be known for high fashion, but, if you're a woman, don't get caught with your pants on, in the French capital. Strange but true, the Telegraph reports that an age-old Parisian law, instated over 200 years ago, actually bans women from dressing like men, ie. wearing pants or Continue reading
16 November 2009 
Secrets of a French Woman's Style
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Bonjour! We've all heard the adage that Style Never Goes Out of Fashion. Well, no one personifies this idea more than a French woman. From Bridget Bardot to Audrey Toutou, French women have achieved global notoriety in areas of fashion, femininity, and a true French chic style. This idea of Continue reading
27 August 2009 
British Debate – Heels or Flats?
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As we head into the Fall season, the Westernized world is also entering into a new fashion season, which brings with it a hot debate about shoes - shoe height to be specific. According to a recent article in the London Times newspaper, heels and pumps are no longer in fashion. In Britain and in Continue reading
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